Labrador rescued from Ben Nevis after suspected cannabis

A Labrador was rescued from Scotland's highest mountain after falling critically ill from a suspected cannabis ingestion, prompting a major mountain rescue operation and a warning to pet owners. The dog, named Tokyo, was hiking with her owner, Christina Bluhme, on Ben Nevis when she suddenly collapsed, lost the use of her legs, and drifted in and out of consciousness.

The incident occurred last weekend, on July 11, 2026. Bluhme, a dog trainer from Surrey, was unable to carry her 25-kilogram pet down the steep and rocky terrain alone and called for emergency assistance. The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team responded, carrying the unconscious Labrador on a stretcher down the 4,413-foot peak to safety.

Tokyo was transported to Crown Vets in Fort William for urgent treatment. Veterinary professionals suspect the dog ingested cannabis that had been discarded on the mountain trail, according to Bluhme. Following care, Tokyo made a full recovery by the next day.

Bluhme expressed profound gratitude for the rescue effort, stating she genuinely thought she was going to lose her dog. She credited the mountain rescue team with saving Tokyo's life, noting that carrying the Labrador down alone...